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EVENT #05: June 7, 2025
KTA's A.T. section
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Join us Saturday, June 7, for a Trail Work Day on KTA's adopted section of the Appalachian Trail near Lehigh Gap!
What to expect
Come join veteran A.T. volunteers in making sure this legendary trail is in prime shape for day, section, and thru hikers! From raking and digging trail segments to trimming back encroaching vegetation, to painting blazes, we're sure to find something you can do. And wait till the end of the day, when we get to admire our hard work!
We'll scout the Trail closer to the event to determine specific tasks, but it will likely include cutting back brush, weeds, etc. in several locations.
National Trails Day!
This Code Orange Trail Care is a registered event in coordination with American Hiking Society's National Trails Day Program. "Join American Hiking in celebrating our shared passion for the outdoors while inspiring your community to leave the trails better than we found them. Together, we can make a lasting impact!" As part of the program, KTA has requested swag: stickers and buttons from American Hiking Society, as well as a shipment of Athletic Brewing Company non-alcoholic brews. Also, you can Take the BTD pledge on their website by June 14 to be entered to win premium gear prize packs.
About the Trail
Since 2016, the Appalachian Trail Section Committee of Keystone Trails Association is one of 30 clubs that maintains the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, America’s best known and most heavily used long distance hiking trail. The A.T. is the largest hiking-only footpath in the world, extending for approximately 2,190 miles from Mt. Katahdin, Maine to Springer Mountain, Georgia. KTA’s A.T. Section Committee maintains the A.T. in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania from Lehigh Furnace Gap to Little Gap, plus three adjoining trails, the North Trail, the South Trail and the Winter Trail
Come join veteran A.T. volunteers in making sure this legendary trail is in prime shape for day, section, and thru hikers! From raking and digging trail segments to trimming back encroaching vegetation, to painting blazes, we're sure to find something you can do. And wait till the end of the day, when we get to admire our hard work!
We'll scout the Trail closer to the event to determine specific tasks, but it will likely include cutting back brush, weeds, etc. in several locations.
National Trails Day!
This Code Orange Trail Care is a registered event in coordination with American Hiking Society's National Trails Day Program. "Join American Hiking in celebrating our shared passion for the outdoors while inspiring your community to leave the trails better than we found them. Together, we can make a lasting impact!" As part of the program, KTA has requested swag: stickers and buttons from American Hiking Society, as well as a shipment of Athletic Brewing Company non-alcoholic brews. Also, you can Take the BTD pledge on their website by June 14 to be entered to win premium gear prize packs.
About the Trail
Since 2016, the Appalachian Trail Section Committee of Keystone Trails Association is one of 30 clubs that maintains the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, America’s best known and most heavily used long distance hiking trail. The A.T. is the largest hiking-only footpath in the world, extending for approximately 2,190 miles from Mt. Katahdin, Maine to Springer Mountain, Georgia. KTA’s A.T. Section Committee maintains the A.T. in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania from Lehigh Furnace Gap to Little Gap, plus three adjoining trails, the North Trail, the South Trail and the Winter Trail
--LOGISTICS--
MEETING LOCATION:
>Meet us at 9 AM at:
A.T. Lehigh Gap trailhead parking lot:
40.78306, -75.60394
Google maps link
Image from Google Maps. Red placemaker = parking lot.
Image from Google Maps: depicts sharp-ish turn off PA-248. Look for AT parking sign.
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Image from Google Maps: depicts A.T. Lehigh Gap East parking lot.
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Important notes:
Cell phone service: Good in area.
What else to bring: For more general information about the Trail Care Program and suggested packing lists, see KTA Trail Care FAQ page here. You're welcome to bring your own hand tools and PPE, but KTA can provide these.
Cell phone service: Good in area.
What else to bring: For more general information about the Trail Care Program and suggested packing lists, see KTA Trail Care FAQ page here. You're welcome to bring your own hand tools and PPE, but KTA can provide these.
--Trail Work Details--
Description of work (TBD):
- Work will likely include routine trail maintenance such as A.T. Corridor Boundary marking, trimming, removing brush, blowdowns, etc. This page will be updated after conditions are assessed.
- We'll probably work until around 3 PM.
Notes:
Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Questions?:
Jenn Ulmer, KTA Manager of Trail Maintenance and Training, at [email protected] or 570-854-8316
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Jim Foster, KTA A.T. Committee Chair, at [email protected].
Check out the KTA A.T. Section website here and Facebook group here.
Jenn Ulmer, KTA Manager of Trail Maintenance and Training, at [email protected] or 570-854-8316
--OR--
Jim Foster, KTA A.T. Committee Chair, at [email protected].
Check out the KTA A.T. Section website here and Facebook group here.
SIGN UP FOR KTA's A.T. Section Trail Care Day, June 7, HERE!
(If you do not receive an email confirmation, your sign-up did not go through -- please go directly to the form through this link.)
(If you do not receive an email confirmation, your sign-up did not go through -- please go directly to the form through this link.)
